William Bradford was one of the original Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower. He would become governor of the colony.
Adi leads us through Ravenna, Italy’s breathtaking mosaics and UNESCO sites in a relatively tourist-free visit.
In this blog post, we explore the things to do in Himachal Pradesh, each offering a unique glimpse into the heart of this enchanting region.
There are many interesting Abenaki Tribe facts about this peaceful people that lived in the northeastern portion of North America.
Learn many interesting Potawatomi tribe facts and how they migrated from the Northeast to the west. The Potawatomi were an Algonquin speaking people that did not participate in much of World War 2.
There are many interesting Cayuga Tribe Facts about their history, standing in the Iroquois Confederacy, culture, and their migration to Canada and Oklahoma
Learn interesting Jamestown Colony Facts about the arrival, Captain John Smith, Pocahontas, Starving Time, and Tobacco Production.
The Silence Dogood Letters were written by Benjamin Franklin when he was a young man still living in the city of Boston, Massachusetts Bay
There are many interesting Wampanoag tribe facts. The Wampanoag tribe was the tribe that helped the pilgrims survive the first winter.
From the vast downs of ancient lands to the ultramodern- day racetracks, nags have played a significant part in mortal history and culture. Their trip from wild brutes to tamed companions and symbols of power is a witching tale of elaboration, domestication, and symbolism. In this blog, we will explore the fascinating stories behind steed […]
Theresienstadt concentration camp was an oddity, even by Nazi standards.
Communist paranoia reached it's zenith in the decade of the 1950's with McCarthyism. Teach your high school class about the trial of the Rosenbergs, McCarthy's communist witch-hunt, the launch of Sputnik and the National Education Act.
Crime junkie podcasts are currently trending. Check out these podcasts to get excited for an opportunity to listen to a well-told story of cruel intentions.
Have you ever wondered which famous and inspiring woman in history has your personality type? Back when I was a kid (way back in the '80s and '90s), I used to love perusing the biography section of the library. My favorite person to research was George Washington Carver, but after that I bulldozed my way
You’ve probably seen this amusing poster somewhere or other; a bookstore near my house has it displayed on the wall. It’s often cited as an example of Cold War hysteria—the evils of McCarthyism—how foolish our grandparents were, that they would...
John Avlon says the first president would have advised the supercommittee to get the nation’s debt under control and hike taxes to pay for it.
Pearl Harbor attack, surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu Island, Hawaii, by the Japanese on December 7, 1941, which precipitated the entry of the United States into World War II. Learn more about the details and significance of the attack in this article.
Have you ever wondered which famous and inspiring woman in history has your personality type? Back when I was a kid (way back in the '80s and '90s), I used to love perusing the biography section of the library. My favorite person to research was George Washington Carver, but after that I bulldozed my way
A favorite artist from the banner at the top of this site.
Here at ArchDaily, we are desperate to get our hands on the newly launched, second edition of The Modern Architecture Game. In 1999, NEXT Architects...
The telephone was invented for love.
Hooked on viral news (or is it gossip?), today's Twitter hordes owe a lot to history's coffeehouses.
With a mixture of architectural styles, sumptuous decor and a long dark history, Amsterdam's Pathé Tuschinski is one of the world's most unique cinemas.
With a mixture of architectural styles, sumptuous decor and a long dark history, Amsterdam's Pathé Tuschinski is one of the world's most unique cinemas.
Anybody you can name from ancient history is in your family tree.
Solonge Gazmir * right * Simon Gazmir *left * Birth year : Oct.1935, Nov.1937 Gender : female child, male child Nationality : French Background : Jewish Death : September 13, 1942 Cause : Murdered in Auschwitz ( buried in Auschwitz death camp Age : 6 years, 4 years People in photo include: Solange Gazmir and Simon Gazmir
These colorized monochrome photos will change the way you imagine the past. Since we live and remember in color, a black-and-white image seems almost of another world. Through the process of colorization, that world becomes more familiar, easier to imagine, and easier to connect to.
A rough guide to the president’s relationships with other leaders
1. Che Guevara en Fidel Castro zijn samen aan het vissen in 1960. 2. De allereerste harde schijf van 5 MB wordt vervoerd. 3. In Frankrijk drinken mensen voor het eerst Coca-Cola in 1950. 4. Franse...
Vaclav Havel, the dissident playwright who wove theatre into politics to peacefully bring down communism in Czechoslovakia and become a hero of the epic struggle that ended the Cold War, has died at age 75.
Throwback pics from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. TV Shows, Bands and Movie Fun. New pics submitted and voted on each day. Keep Calm and Chive On.
Ever wondered what the Top 100 genealogy websites are? Well wonder no more as GenealogyInTime Magazine have just released their Top 100 Genealogy Websites list ...
Genghis Khan got with so many chicks there's a .5% chance you're related to him.
